Adrenal & Thyroid Disorder in: - Children, Teens, Adolescence

Several tests are available to evaluate a patient whose thyroid gland is obviously abnormal or whose symptoms or physical signs raise the possibility of thyroid disease. When used and interpreted appropriately, these diagnostic tools can identify the abnormality in nearly every case, but many factors contribute to suboptimal usage of thyroid tests in clinical practice. The serum TSH is the best initial test of thyroid function. Certain studies evaluate prevention and control of this endocrine system-related disease and improve patient quality of life. Case reports submitted should make a contribution to medical knowledge and must have educational value or highlight the need for a change in clinical practice or diagnostic/prognostic approaches. Medical case reports should include relevant positive and negative findings from history, examination and investigation, and can include clinical photographs, provided these are accompanied by written consent to publish from the patient. Case reports should include an up-to-date review of all previous cases in the field.